Kilim Afghan Rug — hand-woven, 200 × 290 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Afghanistan, format 200 × 290 cm — a Kilim made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.8 m² (6.6' × 9.5').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Where it fits

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Flatweave

Because it is woven rather than knotted, the structure is flat and usable on both sides.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.